Jakarta, Aug. 27 -- Indonesia will tighten the quota system for tourists visiting Padar Island in Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara to ensure that tourism in the park remains a focused and sustainable ecotourism activity.

Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said that there can be tourists because they contribute to local welfare, so there are benefits. However, it must not disrupt the ecology. Therefore, it's necessary to tighten the quota system on Padar.

He noted that Padar Island has recently become overcrowded.

Indonesian government is also stepping up safety and conservation measures on Padar Island by installing fences and signboards. Coordination with volunteers will be increased to improve safety around popular...